Although their franchise player has yet to notify the organization whether he plans to continue playing in 2012, the Alouettes are moving ahead with the expectation Anthony Calvillo is returning and will be their starting quarterback.

Anthony Calvillo took all the practice reps with the Alouettes’ starting offence on Wednesday — an indication he’s ready to return from the bruised sternum and rib injury that has sidelined him since Aug. 19.